Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bites

By Jarmaha

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more to grease pans)
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups shredded 4-cheese pizza blend
• 1 package mini pepperoni rounds

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, seasoning, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, sugar, milk and egg. Stir together with a fork. Mix in the pizza blend cheese and pepperoni. Set aside.

Prepare (2) 24 cup mini-muffin pans by greasing with olive oil (or spray with cooking spray).

Mix batter and add 1 heaping tablespoon scoop to each muffin cup. Bake until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes.

Allow to cool for 5 minutes, remove from muffin tin and serve with favorite marinara sauce.